Elbridge, NY -- The Jordan-Elbridge Marching Eagles placed first in its division, scoring 81.063 on Saturday at the 2012 Yamaha Cup at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The second place team, Long Branch High School, of Long Branch, N.J., scored 76.99, according to Mary Jo Wick, J-E volunteer parent and booster member.

Jordan-Elbridge also was the only band in the competition to win all five "caption" awards for best percussion, best music, best guard, best visual and best effect.

"The band has not been out of state in a few years so this is a pretty big accomplishment for these kids," parent volunteer Michelle Field wrote in an email.

The marching band was led by Director Katie Daniels and Assistant Director Christopher Ganey, both alumni of J-E’s band program.

View full sizeSubmitted photoThe Elbridge Volunteer Fire Department led a championship escort for the winning J-E marching band team Sunday. Elbridge volunteer firefighter Mark Pierson is seen driving this truck.

J-E marching band members arrived home Sunday to a championship escort, led by the Elbridge Volunteer Fire Department, and several dozen parents, relatives and friends cheering.

The Eagles were back to rehearsing Monday night in preparation for Saturday's competition in Central Square, as well as the New York State Field Band Conference Championship on Oct. 28 at the Carrier Dome.